Maybe you could make the case for waiting at running back and beginning the year with a duo like Jordan Howard and Marlon Mack, but it's not ideal when the rest of your league is taking better running backs early and not missing out much on other positions. Not all backups are created equally — do you really think Mike Davis can replicate Christian McCaffrey's stats? And the fourth tier after that provides some start-worthy players who might end up crashing the top 10 by the end of the year. A year ago, there was perceived value in the tight ends that were in the tier of tight ends after 50th overall, but one disappointed due to injuries (Evan Engram) and one due to bafflingly poor play (O.J. Sadly, the only ones we can confidently say that about are Clyde Edwards-Helaire, D'Andre Swift, Cam Akers and Antonio Gibson. Fantasy players will have to be patient with Taylor in his first pro season, but he is surely headed for Fantasy stardom down the line. at As usual, running back is the thinnest position on Draft Day. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. You can't quite say the same about running backs, especially once you get to Round 6 or 7 and you're staring at part-time players who might have low ceilings. That should come naturally, especially after adapting to the speed of the NFL game. And which 2020 Fantasy football sleepers should you target? All Rights Reserved. 5 overall. That's called Zero RB, and I feel like it'll mean zero Fantasy points from your running backs if you go that route in 2020. section: | slug: 2020-fantasy-football-draft-prep-tight-end-ranking-tiers-6-0 | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Their 2020 Fantasy football rankings are available in a printable format, so you can bring them right to your draft. So, for me, the question isn't whether or not to collect running backs on Draft Day, it's HOW to do it. One guy to be the crown jewel of your backfield while you farm others during the draft and season via mid- to late-round picks and waiver-wire adds. All Rights Reserved. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. Visit SportsLine now to get cheat sheets from the model that called Baker Mayfield's disappointing season, and find out. In the case of Solo RB, the lone weak spot in your lineup should be the second running back you start each week. Sep 6, 2020 at 2:36 pm ET 1 … Fellow linebacker Bradley Chubb is coming off a torn ACL and may be limited to start the year. Akers fits the bill, as he is a determined runner who can create his own space. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. They've put together a comprehensive 2020 Fantasy football draft bible that's the ultimate one-stop shop to help you set your 2020 Fantasy football strategy. Dak Prescott is an established prolific passer and Lamb can immediately benefit from working with him. He also has Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup commanding defensive attention to free him up more. at So which Fantasy football busts should you completely avoid? Nothing wrong with that, nor is it bad to stream with a tight end from the fifth tier. This year, that third tier is larger and seems safer because most of the guys in it have proven themselves over some period of time (be it five games or several years). You should already know that running backs tend to get injured at a higher rate than their skill-position counterparts. SportsLine's Fantasy football draft guide has also identified a massive bust you need to steer completely clear of. There were no offseason programs or minicamps, training camps are sure to have limited practices, and there are no preseason games. 2020 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Tight End Ranking Tiers 6.0 Looking for the right time to draft a tight end? For years, I've been called "a running back guy." Plus see the top players at each position, complete with winning projections. Howard). section: | slug: 2020-fantasy-football-draft-prep-best-tips-rookies-strategy-advice-top-150-rankings-by-dialed-in-experts | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | It includes everything you need to take your draft party to the next level! As usual, running backs are still the hottest Fantasy commodity. Expect the majority of Fantasy drafters to take running backs early to shore up the position. Drafting insurance policies is more recommended than ever thanks to COVID-19. All of them were dead-on last year, too. I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" newsletter. There are just too many unpredictable backfield splits with solid players. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. He was the pinpointed replacement for Todd Gurley by Sean McVay, who wants to tie the offense to a dependable featured back. All Rights Reserved. And don't you usually have to start at least two running backs in your league? This year especially, it's wise to have the guy behind the guy on your bench. Visit SportsLine now to get cheat sheets from the model that called Baker Mayfield's disappointing season. That's OK, just scan them and know before your draft how many of those 18 you'd be OK starting. If you prefer your running backs with track records, then it's fine to bypass the rookie class. Visit SportsLine now to get early rankings, plus see which WR is going to come out of nowhere to crack the top 10, all from the model that out-performed experts big time last season, How to Draft from Each Spot (08/20 Fantasy Football Podcast). 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. But there's loads of potential with several who could do what Miles Sanders and Devin Singletary did last year and break out in the second half of the season. So allow me to pitch you on a modified version of that. — but the real-life backups who can produce close to what the starters in front of them can are worth taking. Visit SportsLine now to see the complete 2020 Fantasy football draft bible and cheat sheet, all from a team of proven Fantasy analysts who can give you a huge edge in your league. If you draft a running back who ends up missing time because of COVID-19, you'd love to have his backup ready to go. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Those who proved their efficiency in college on passing downs won't have a learning curve as steep. They've put together a comprehensive 2020 Fantasy football draft bible that's the ultimate one-stop shop to help you set your 2020 Fantasy football strategy. Head to SportsLine now to get it all now. Meanwhile, James Conner is reportedly a three-down back in Pittsburgh, but where should he be in your 2020 Fantasy football rankings given his lengthy injury history? Which players are poised for breakouts, which sleepers do you need to jump on, and which busts should you avoid at all costs in your Fantasy football league? So if you don't load up early, have some antacid nearby because you're not gonna feel so good taking running backs you'd need to start later than that. And which running back going off the board early should you fade? We combine rankings from 100+ experts into Consensus Rankings. So what is the value of every single player for 2020 Fantasy football? I'd normally suggest going over the running back tiers (or any set of rankings you like) to get an idea of just how many running backs in the talent pool you'd trust in your lineup, but the reality is that most Fantasy drafters are going to aggressively take rushers this year because of the depth at wide receiver, quarterback and even tight end. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Dominate your Fantasy Football draft with our free Draft Kit, which gives you must-have sleepers, breakouts, busts, and rankings. Free Shipping when you order today! Engel is a Fantasy Hall of Famer, Smith is ranked among the nation's most accurate Fantasy experts, and Gibbs is a data-driven prodigy who called Patrick Mahomes' monster 2018 season. While loaded with high-upside talent, more so than in past years, the tight end position remains  top-heavy with four big-time studs. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. This guide ranks every player at each position, but goes well beyond that, breaking down 2020 Fantasy football sleepers, breakouts and busts. Again, your own patience should be a factor. Gibbs, for instance, told readers to pounce on Chris Godwin and Dalvin Cook, but avoid Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Dominate your Fantasy Football draft with our free Draft Kit, which gives you must-have sleepers, breakouts, busts, and rankings. Why not load up on the position that scores more Fantasy points than pass catchers, or is the most valuable trade commodity, or is the most prone to injuries? Literally every round of 12-team-or-fewer leagues you can find someone at those positions you'd at least tolerate having on your team. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Of course not, silly! Visit SportsLine now to get early rankings, plus see which WR is going to come out of nowhere to crack the top 10, all from the model that out-performed experts big time last season. A strategy guide and cheat sheet for 2020 CBS fantasy football leagues. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Instead of ignoring running backs through your first five or six picks, you take just one. The good news for running backs is that the things they'll be asked to do figure to be things they've done for years — namely follow their blockers and run. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts: It is expected that Taylor would have to outperform veteran Marlon Mack during the regular season to earn an eventual starting job. This player is going off the board in the second round in many leagues, but SportsLine's experts say he won't even be in the top 30 at his own position. As you plan your upcoming drafts, you should listen to the latest 2020 Fantasy football advice from the team at SportsLine. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys: In many drafts, Lamb is the first wide receiver taken. Nearly every player among the 18 among the first two rounds in my tiers is considered reliable, though you might take issue with a rookie like Clyde Edwards-Helaire or an injury risk like James Conner being among them. at I say this every year, but it is always worth repeating: There is no singular perfect draft strategy for fantasy football. 4:55 pm ET. Is that a bad thing? © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. Here's how I have the handcuff options ranked for 2020. Here's how I have the handcuff options ranked for 2020. That's my preferred strategy this year. section: | slug: 2020-fantasy-football-draft-prep-draft-day-strategies-for-the-running-back-position | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy |